Internet Investigator, EMEA – Spanish

Job Title: Internet Investigator, EMEA – Spanish

Department: Global Content Protection – Motion Picture Association

Office Location: Brussels, Belgium; Hybrid, Flexible

Role Description: Reports to the Director, Global Content Protection, EMEA

The Internet Investigator will primarily focus on Content Protection issues in the region, with a specific emphasis on Spain, while also contributing to the global Internet strategy and protecting the motion picture and television industry’s business activities.

Candidates should be self-starters with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. They must be able to deliver professional results under tight deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining composure. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in both English and Spanish, both written and spoken, are essential. The role also requires a strong work ethic and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

We are looking for a team player with the highest moral and ethical standards to support both the local department and the global team in implementing strategies that benefit the motion picture industry now and into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Content Protection team in implementing Internet strategies, including identifying impactful operations to protect content.
• Conduct investigations into online targets involved in copyright infringement, working closely with regional Content Protection offices.
• Support strategies for addressing infringement, in collaboration with Legal, Operations, and other relevant teams.
• Occasionally prepare and present reports to management and external partners, including law enforcement.
• Provide basic training on content protection issues to partners and team members.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred but not required. At least 2 years of relevant work experience is ideal.
• Experience in investigating websites involved in streaming, direct download, or peer-to-peer protocols is a plus. Knowledge of online advertising or follow-the-money strategies is beneficial.
• Familiarity with investigative tools like whois, DNS lookups, and traceroute is helpful. OSINT skills are important.
• Basic understanding of how ISPs, domain names, IP addresses, and hosting providers work together.
• Awareness of anti-piracy issues and copyright infringement.
• General knowledge of TCP/IP, Internet routing, and DNS is beneficial.
• IT security experience is a bonus.
• Ability to write reports and present information clearly.
• Good communication skills, able to interact with users at different experience levels, and work efficiently to meet goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools and basic flowcharting software.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for this role to cpcareers@motionpictures.org with “Internet Investigator EMEA – Spanish” included in the subject line.

Only applicants who submit their CVs via email will be considered.